Easy 4th of July and Summer Cocktails
Looking for a refreshing cocktail to serve to your guests this 4th of July? Maggie Day, Bartender at Ocean Prime Indianapolis, shows us the recipes for THREE!Cocktail: Watermelon Elyx
Prep Glass: Mixing Glass Service Glass: Coupe
Garnish: 3 Small Watermelon Balls on Prism PickIngredients:
1 ½ oz. Absolut Elyx
½ oz. Uncle Val’s Gin
1 oz. Basil Simple Syrup
½ oz. Watermelon Purée
½ oz. Fresh-squeezed Lime Juice
5-6 Dashes Hella Ginger BittersPreparation Procedures:
1) Combine all ingredients in mixing glass.
2) Add ice to mixing tin.
3) Shake vigorously to chill.
4) Strain half of the cocktail into service glass and half into glass carafe.
5) Place glass carafe atop crushed ice in copper vessel.Basil Simple Syrup RecipeIngredients:
1 ½ C. Basil Leaves
1 Q Water
1 Q SugarPreparation Procedures:
1) Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan.
2) Over medium heat, bring to a boil.
3) Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
4) Strain mixture through chinois.
5) Label and date.
Watermelon PuréePreparation Procedures:
1) Remove garnishes from watermelon.
2) Place remainder of melon in blender.
3) Blend thoroughly.
4) Strain through chinois.
5) Label and date.Sourcing
Hella Ginger Bitters-Southern
Garnish Tool- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004OCM4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apis_1497404112657Name: Cucumber Gimlet
Prep Glass: Tim
Garnish: Serpentine Cucumber slice
Ingredients:
1 2/2 oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin
1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1 oz. Simple Syrup
4 to 5 slices of cucumber
Directions:
- Fill service glass with ice
- Add cucumber, fresh lime, simple syrup to tin.
- Muddle with 3 ice cubes until cucumber is dissolved.
- Add Ice to shaker to fill halfway ‘
- Shake gently and strain into iced service glass.
Tequila CocktailIngredients:
1 ½ oz. CORZO Silver
1 oz. Infused Agave Nectar
1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
½ oz. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Preparation:
- Pour all ingredients into mixing tin
- Fill mixing tin with ice
- Shake well
- Strain into Highball glass that has spiced salt on the rim and is filled with ice
- Garnish with a lime wedge
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